More than two dozen EU capitals, cities that are pushing for a worldwide climate agreement called out to the European Union for more direct funding and committed themselves to spend more on green industry innovations. Meanwhile in a meeting with ECF, European Commissioner for Transport, Violeta Bulc stressed that cycling has benefits for EU citizens, the environment and the economy.

It has been a fruitful European Mobility Week Workshop in Brussels with many cities and organisations sharing their plans, recent experiences with sustainable urban mobility and mobility planning. ECF is happy to see that all EMW and Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans awards nominees and winners - Östersund and Bremen - have cycling as one of their top priorities.

New lorry design is coming in the European Union which will make it easier for Heavy Goods Vehicles drivers to spot and avoid bicycles and motorcycles on the roads. Changes however will only enter into force in 2022.